East Stroudsburg University
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1893 |
| President | Marcia Welsh |
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Academic staff
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280 |
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Administrative staff
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400 |
| Undergraduates | 6,099 |
| Postgraduates | 1,135 |
| Location | East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 213 acres (0.9 km2) |
| Colors | Black and Red |
| Athletics |
NCAA Division II PSAC (East) |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Website | www |
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It is commonly referred to as ESU by its students and members of the community. The university began its existence in 1893 as a preparatory school for teachers called the East Stroudsburg Normal School, which was private. Ownership was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1920, and the name was changed to East Stroudsburg State Normal School. In 1927, the right to confer the degrees of bachelor of science in education and bachelor of science in health education was granted, and the school's name then became the East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. In 1960, additional curricula were added and the school's name then became East Stroudsburg State College. The State System of Higher Education was authorized by Senate Bill 506 to assume its current name in 1983.
East Stroudsburg University is situated in the borough of East Stroudsburg, located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The university is 45 minutes southeast of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and 40 minutes north of Allentown. The New Jersey border is only 2 miles (3 km) away and the campus is approx. 70 miles (110 km) from New York City and 90 miles (140 km) from Philadelphia. The neighboring borough of Stroudsburg is the seat and cultural center of Monroe County. ESU is easily accessible from Interstate 80, U.S. Route 209, and PA Route 33. Pocono Medical Center, the area's primary medical facility, is located on the edge of the campus.
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